(Airdate: February 10, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang province in the oasis of Turfan and we’re touring the sites outside of town.The first site is the area’s most famous. It’s the eroded red slopes of the Flaming Mountains that begin just north of town. On a hot summer day the surface temperature on these mountains exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, hot enough to fry an egg or a monk. Which brings us to another story….
Silk
(Airdate: February 3, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan, and we’re visiting the Emin Minaret at the east edge of town. The minaret was built in 1777 by the local ruler, Emin Khoja, as a monument to Uyghur support for the Qing dynasty and its dispute with other nomads to the north. Translated into current lingo, the minaret stands as a shining symbol of the centuries-old friendship between the Uyghurs and the Han Chinese…
Local News for 2/10/26
Gathering Place
(Airdate: February 9, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark got to learn more about the Gatheringplace, a Port Townsend non-profit dedicated to promoting opportunity, awareness, and inclusion for adults with developmental and other disabilities. Our guests were Linda Ferris, the founder and executive director, and board member Steve Kemper. Radio Dog Sage sampled the “Yummy” hand made biscuits.
Throw-Back Prom Dance with Back Pockett
KPTZ is thrilled to invite you to the dance floor for a “Throw Back” Prom with Back Pockett on Saturday, February 14 at 5pm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Grab your family, friends, and loved ones and get your groove on in the name of love. Back Pockett blurs the lines between funk, pop, R&B, and much more. So dust off your best throw back prom attire and join KPTZ and Finnriver for a joyful, family-friendly dance party!
KPTZ and Live Life Loud Presents Metal Showcase!
KPTZ is excited to begin a new partnership with Live Life Loud, a small local production effort to bring heavy punk shows to the Peninsula. The next showcase is taking place on Friday, February 13 at 7pm at the Quilcene Lantern. Headlining the event is Generation Decline, a crushing, thrashy, crust punk band from Bremerton. Other bands featured are Githyanki, a Dungeons and Dragons-themed sludge metal band from Seattle, and Xynox, a noise crust metal band from Chimacum. Brought to you by KPTZ and Live LIfe Loud, this show is an all ages experience!
Silk
(Airdate: February 3, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan, and we’re visiting the Emin Minaret at the east edge of town. The minaret was built in 1777 by the local ruler, Emin Khoja, as a monument to Uyghur support for the Qing dynasty and its dispute with other nomads to the north. Translated into current lingo, the minaret stands as a shining symbol of the centuries-old friendship between the Uyghurs and the Han Chinese…
County Connections
(Airdate: February 6, 2026) This week on County Connections as part of International Clash Day, Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke welcome Richard Davies, with the non-profit Jefferson Associated Council, who provide public defense for those who can’t afford an attorney who are charged with a crime.”Know Your Rights” being the theme of International Clash Day, Richard tells us what some of those rights are from arrest through the court system. Richard also explains what he does, a little bit about his background, and his 30 years of experience as a public defender. Plus, he is a CLASH fan, so he quotes from the song “Know Your Rights”
Brewocracy Now ~ 2/05/26
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by AJ Feit, who is the PT Police Department’s Navigator, and whose job is to connect with people who may be overwhelmed or in distress and to help them ‘navigate’ the system. He is part of the police department, but is not an armed or uniformed officer. He is a trained mental health professional and a good one. He has been with the city since October 2025. The position is funded (in part) by a grant from WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
Local News for 2/05/26
February 5, 2026: Diane Walker – Government funding extended 2 weeks more; Douglas fir on golf course is dedicated (TRANSCRIPT)
